There’s nothing like the smell of coffee first thing in the morning; the rich, textured, steamy scent will wake you right up and put some pep in your step. Cafés are some of the best places to grab a cup of Joe. Cafés are also very chill, relaxing places to study, work, and talk. Barcelona is full of amazing and inviting cafés.
Barcelona also offers a wide variety of café experiences. Joints like the Spice Café are here for patrons who are on the go. Establishments like Granja Petitbo serve up full-blown meals as well as coffee. There are vintage cafés as well as avante-garde coffee houses, and everything in between.
We’re not exaggerating when we say there are hundreds of great cafés in Barcelona. Each and every one has something different and special to offer. But you probably won’t have time to visit them all during a trip to the City of Counts. That’s why we’re going to share the top 8 cafés in Barcelona with you. Drop your bulky belongings at a Barcelona luggage storage spot and settle in at a cozy establishment to watch the world go by.
Bicioci Bike Café
Some say that it’s best to travel by bike in Barcelona. The city is very bike-friendly, and it’s much easier to appreciate local landmarks on foot – or on a bike. Enter the Bicioci Bike Café; a café made for cyclists by cyclists. You can pull into the Bicioci Bike Café after a long day of pedaling and order items like:
- Tiramisu
- Pizza
- Tapas
- Espressos
See for yourself that there is much more! The Bicioci Bike Café is a great lunch spot for individual travelers and small groups. Visit the Bicioci’s Facebook page to see their complete menu and learn about upcoming events and promotions.
The Coffee House Barcelona
The Coffee House Barcelona is a café, a juice bar, and a bakery rolled into one. Cold brews and cappuccinos are some of this establishment’s biggest draws. We also have to give special mention to The Coffee House Barcelona’s cold-pressed juices and healthy bowls.
In fact, The Coffee House Barcelona might be one of the healthiest cafés in the city. You can order an acai bowl if you need something hearty or a cup of yogurt for a light, quick snack. The Salmon Bagel dish is also a huge fan favorite item. Not many restaurants can pull off such a varied menu, but the Coffee House Barcelona does so in spades.
Dual Café
Dual Café brings Italian food, drinks, and deserts to Barcelona. This café is owned and operated by two sisters (hence the name) and prides itself on its pasta dishes as well as its coffee. Here are some of the café’s most exciting items:
- Pasta pulpo (pasta served w/ octopus)
- Macaroni and cheese
- Salmon Benedict
- Hummus and avocado plates
You definitely don’t want to sleep on Dual Café. The sisters that run this establishment are genuine queens and everything on the menu is made fresh each day. Check out Dual Café’s Facebook page to view their full menu.
En Aparte
While Dual Café brings Italian flavors to Barcelona, En Aparte brings French cuisine to the capital of Catalonia. The menu is diverse, original, and inspired. Here are just a few of the items you can look forward to ordering:
- Brioche perdue
- Crispy vegetables with mayonnaise
- Tallarines con verdura (noodles with vegetables)
- Tarteleta limón (lemon tartlet)
This eatery creates way more items than we could list here. En Aparte doesn’t just offer French delicacies. This establishment also has the same vibe and atmosphere as a French café. You can learn more En Aparte by visiting their Facebook page.
Granja Petitbo
Granja Petitbo offers an exciting blend of Mediterranean and European cuisine. Patrons can order everything from a bowl of hummus to a plate of fish and chips here. But really, Granja Petitbo is famous for its amazing brunch items: avocado toast, pancakes, patatas bravas, and caesar salads are some of this café’s biggest draws.
We can’t say enough good things about Granja Petitbo; this place is so awesome, we had to shout it out in this guide’s intro! As an added bonus, Granja Petitbo is just down the street from Sagrada Familia, Barcelona’s famous Roman Catholic basilica.
MIAM Brunch & Coffee
The writing’s on the wall with MIAM Brunch & Coffee (often just called MIAM by long time patrons). Bowls are MIAM’s main speciality. Which kinds of bowls, you might ask? All of them; MIAM serves chicken avocado bowls, veggie bowls, salad bowls, and even apple toast with hazelnut bowls!
MIAM’s brunch and lunch items are simply out of this world. Their coffee is tasty and refreshing. They’ve even got tea and cookies that are sure to delight and excite your taste buds!
Nømad Every Day
Nømad Every Day takes the cake for originality; it’s a small coffee bar with a restaurant feel that makes its size work to its advantage. You see, Nømad Every Day applies a very minimalist approach to the whole café experience. Its menu is small and its dining space is small as well.
The end result is a decluttered, private experience. Nømad Every Day is a café for people who like their privacy and want to get in and out as quickly as possible. Simply put, it’s a café for nomads. Who’d have thunk?
Spice Café
Last but not least is the Spice Café, an award-winning restaurant with a thirst-quenching menu. They’ve got coffee, tea, hot cocoa, infused drinks, beer, homemade sodas, lattes, flavored lattes, and name brand drinks like Coca-Cola.
Spice Café does serve a few treats like cookies and quiche, but beverages are the main focus here. This establishment’s menu has been carefully curated; each item is different from one another and sure to delight the senses!